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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,892.20, 1,483,338.30 and 539,439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,892.20, 1,483,338.30 and 539,439.40 is: 809,159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,892.20 : 1,483,338.30 = 539,439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,892.20/1,483,338.30 = 539,439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,892.20x = 1,483,338.30 × 539,439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,892.20x = 800,171,122,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,171,122,549.02/988,892.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,159.10

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